mouthwatering

mouth·wa·ter·ing

adj \-ˌwȯ-tə-riŋ, -ˌwä-\

Definition of MOUTHWATERING

: arousing the appetite : tantalizingly delicious or appealing <a mouthwatering aroma>

— mouth·wa·ter·ing·ly \-lē\ adverb

Examples of MOUTHWATERING

1. <an eye-catching display of mouthwatering cakes and pastries>

First Known Use of MOUTHWATERING

1900

Related to MOUTHWATERING

Synonyms: ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush, delicious, palatable, savory (also savoury), scrumptious, succulent, tasteful, tasty, toothsome, toothy, yummy

Antonyms: distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky (also yukky)

Related Words: digestible, eatable, edible; delightful, heavenly, pleasing; agreeable, gratifying, pleasant; satisfying; choice, delicate, exquisite, rare

Near Antonyms: banal, boring, commonplace, tedious; noisome, smelly, stinky; noxious, unwholesome; miserable, wretched; abhorrent, abominable, awful, detestable, disagreeable, disgusting, foul, horrid, nauseating, offensive, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, sickening, unpleasant

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